Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace Simulation


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Overview/Description
Whether you realize it or not, creativity and innovation are critical components of most organizations. Creativity doesn't pertain only to new inventions or reworked designs. Creativity is a common responsibility for employees across organizational hierarchies. Knowing how to support creativity is an important skill for any manager or team leader to master. This simulation will focus on the creative process and the strategies needed to support each stage. You are a member of the HR department of a multinational manufacturing company that produces kitchen appliances for residential and commercial use. The market has picked up in recent years and the company is having problems retaining employees. You are tasked with identifying creative ways of recruiting new people and retaining current employees. You are expected to stay within the budget given to you by the board of directors. This simulation is the second simulation that has been based on the series "Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace." It contains links to the following SkillSoft courses: PD0031, PD0032, PD0033, and PD0034.

Target Audience
This simulation is for anyone who wants to be more creative and innovative at work. This includes team members and team leaders, and those appointed to roles with responsibility for innovation, such as innovation directors, product development managers, and R&D specialists.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace Simulation

  • applying Osborn's 7-Step Model to stimulate creative and innovative thinking.
  • using innovative strategies to encourage creativity during brainstorming sessions.
  • applying strategies to build a creative work environment.
  • determining when it is appropriate to move on to the next stage in the creative process.
  • using appropriate strategies and techniques during the analysis stage.
  • using appropriate strategies to manage stakeholder relationships.
  • using appropriate strategies to overcome "split inventor syndrome," inertia, and sabotage.
  • applying appropriate strategies to reject an idea.
  • using appropriate strategies to build ideas.
  • Course Number:
    PD0030